Deadly Hesitation

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Since Ferguson, there has been a great deal of concern in the law enforcement community over "deadly hesitation" — officers hesitating to act when action is required. Dave Smith discusses the trend and the importance of having a fighting spirit when you are under attack.

Take the time to periodically refresh their understanding of the rules of engagement in a classroom setting — many agencies do this annually and require a 100 percent pass on an open-book “deadly force” test.

"This is the law: The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." — John Steinbeck